What if I need surgery for my Work Injury?

If your doctor tells you that you need surgery for your Illinois Workers’ Compensation injury, then you should notify the insurance company of your plans.

If there is any delay in obtaining authority for the surgery you should contact an Illinois Work Comp Attorney right away.

Illinois law provides you medical treatment for any needs related to your work injury.

Delays in medical treatment may jeopardize your long term health.

It does not cost any upfront money to hire an Illinois lawyer. Lawyers are only paid when you recover money on your case.

The insurance company has many lawyers who work for them to protect its interests.

Make sure that you level the playing field and have someone who will help you get proper medical treatment and the settlement you deserve.

Questions about your case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

What if my Work Injury makes my condition Worse?

In Illinois, if you have a pre-existing condition and it becomes worse after a work injury the insurance company must pay for it.

For instance, if you had a bad back and your work injury makes it worse so that you need a surgery then Work Comp should pay for your medical bills, time off work, and a settlement when you have completed treatment.

Sometimes the insurance company will attempt to deny your claim because of some back treatment you had before the date of your work injury.

You should contact an Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney right away if this happens to protect your rights pursuant to the law.

In Illinois there are no attorney fees due until you recover money.

Protect yourself against the insurance company and its lawyers.

Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Work Injury Settlements

In Illinois you should receive an Illinois Workers’ Compensation settlement offer after you have completed your medical treatment.

If you do not receive an offer, then contact an Illinois Work Comp Lawyer to find out what has happened.

You do not have to pay any attorney fees until you have recovered money on your work accident claim.

Work Comp attorney fees are limited to 20 percent in Illinois.

Questions about your case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.